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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1532, 1632-1633
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Recusatio(u)n, n. [e.m.E. recusation (c1529), F. récusation (1332 in Wartburg), L. recūsātiōn-.] a. The denial of justice); the refusal to administer the law. b. An objection to the jurisdiction of a particular judge on grounds of partiality. = Recusatour,adj. and n. —a. 1532 Douglas Corr. 348.
The denyall and recusatioun [ed. -ionn] of justice stud halelie in ȝour officiaris, … and nochtwithstanding the refus of nonadministrationn of justice be ȝour said officiaris [etc.] —b. a1633 Hope Major Pract. II 221.
The recusations of the judge (e.g. partiall counsall, or propinquitie of blood) ar also declinators
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